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1.

Collection Title:
Creator:
Porter, David D. (David Dixon), 1813-1891.
Inclusive Dates:
1806-1890
Abstract:
Papers of the American naval officer. Correspondence (1806-1890), 35 outgoing letters, and a number of third party letters which illuninate Porter's promotion of the use of the Fowler Wheel as a propulsion system on torpedo boats. Also, an engraved portrait of Porter, and one of his father, David Porter (1780-1843).
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Subject:
United States -- History, Naval -- To 1900.
Admirals.
Military history
Civil War (U.S.)
Admirals -- United States.
Propellers.

Creator:
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870.
Inclusive Dates:
1864-1870
Abstract:
Letters of the United States admiral; also three photographs.
Type of Material:
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Subject:
Admirals.
Military history
Admirals -- Biography.

3.

Collection Title:
Creator:
McDonald, David L. (David Lamar), 1906-1997.
Inclusive Dates:
1930-1967
Abstract:
Audiotapes, correspondence, printed material, other items from the American admiral.
Type of Material:
Audiotapes.
Correspondence.
Speeches (documents)
Subject:
Admirals.
Military history